1. ‘Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance’ (RAMP) is supported by which global institution?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] UNICEF
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has approved USD 808 million (₹6,062.45 crore) for a new scheme ‘Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance’ (RAMP).
The new scheme assisted by the World Bank is expected to commence in the financial year of 2022-23. It aims to improve access to market and credit of the MSMEs. It focuses on strengthening institutions and governance of the MSME programme, and support to market access and access to finance.
2. Which section of Railways has completed 100 per cent electrification across the zone?
[A] Konkan Railway
[B] North East Frontier Railway
[C] East Coast Railway
[D] South Central Railway
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Correct Answer: A [Konkan Railway]
Notes:
Konkan Railway has recently completed 100 per cent electrification across the zone and it has set new benchmarks for sustainable development.
The Konkan Railway has completed the electrification work on its complete 741 km long route between Roha in Maharashtra and Thokur in Karnataka. The cost of this electrification project is Rs 1287 crore.
3. Kaziranga National Park is located along which Indian River?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Brahmaputra
[D] Sutlej
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Correct Answer: C [Brahmaputra]
Notes:
Kaziranga National Park is a protected area in Assam, spread along the Brahmaputra River. The National Park has successfully completed 14th Rhino Census in 2022.
There was increase of 200 one-horned rhinoceros from the 2018 figures even though 400 deaths were recorded mainly due to natural causes. With 903 females, 750 males, juvenile category and calves, the total population of one-horned rhinos is 2,613.
4. Assam recently signed a MoU with which state, to resolve differences in the state border?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Manipur
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Meghalaya and Assam, 18.33 square kilometer will be with Meghalaya while 18.46 sq km will be with Assam.
This is out of the 36.79 sq km in respect to the 6 out of 12 areas of differences claimed by the Government of Meghalaya in 2011.
5. The ‘Unbox Me campaign’, which was launched recently, is associated with which day?
[A] International Transgender Day of Visibility
[B] Zero Discrimination Day
[C] World Humanitarian Day
[D] International Day for People of African Descent
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Correct Answer: A [International Transgender Day of Visibility]
Notes:
International Transgender Day of Visibility is observed on March 31. The USAID launched an initiative called ‘Unbox Me campaign’, which advocates for the rights of transgender children.
It aims to raise awareness among parents, teachers and the society about gender identity during childhood. The campaign originated in India, where more than 90 per cent of transgender people leave their homes, or sent out, by the age of 15.
6. Which is the first Union Territory of India to launch its MyGov platform?
[A] Puducherry
[B] Lakshadweep
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Jammu and Kashmir is the first India’s first Union Territory to launch its MyGov platform. It was launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The platform aims for citizen engagement and achieve the goal of ‘Good Governance’. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014. At present, MyGov has more than 2.29 Crore registered users named MyGov Saathis.
7. What is the interest rate of the ‘Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana’ scheme as of March 2022?
[A] 7.1 %
[B] 7.6 %
[C] 8.1 %
[D] 8.6 %
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Correct Answer: B [7.6 %]
Notes:
The government has decided to maintain the status quo on interest rates of small savings instruments for the April-June quarter.
The interest rate of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is 7.6 per cent while the Public Provident Fund (PPF) fetches 7.1 per cent. Interest rates on small saving schemes are reset on a quarterly basis, tracking the movement in benchmark government bonds.
8. Which organisation recently flight-tested the Medium Range Surface to Air Missiles (MRSAM)?
[A] BEL
[B] DRDO
[C] ISRO
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has flight-tested two more rounds of Medium Range Surface to Air Missiles off the Odisha coast.
The MRSAMs were test-fired from the Integrated Test Range launch pad-III off the Odisha coast, at Chandipur. Earlier, the Army-version MRSAMs were test-fired from the ITR.
9. Which city is the host of the ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ in 2022?
[A] New York
[B] Moscow
[C] Geneva
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Geneva]
Notes:
A draft recommendation on ‘Biodiversity and health’ was released during the Convention on Biological Diversity, held in Geneva.
It will be the key focus area of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The convention, a part of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), was held physically after two years. It involved discussions to address the need and provide guidance for the One Health approach.
10. What is the name of the website launched for services related to broadcast in India?
[A] Broadcast Seva Portal
[B] Bharat Broadcast
[C] Atmanirbhar Broadcast
[D] E- Broadcast Portal
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Correct Answer: A [Broadcast Seva Portal]
Notes:
The government has launched a new broadcast services website to ensure faster filing and processing of applications for broadcast licenses, permissions and registrations.
The ‘Broadcast Seva Portal’ will help satellite TV channels, teleport operators, MSOs, community radio stations (CRS) and private FM channels. It is also used for tracking applications, calculating fees and making payments.